Rega - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Rega is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Rega village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rega is 583042. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 535161 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Rega village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rega

As per Census 2011, Rega village has a total population of 1,781 people, consisting of 908 males and 873 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 912 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rega are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,781908873
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639667
Scheduled Castes (SC)1417368
Literate Population869542327
Illiterate Population912366546

Nearby Villages of Rega

Rega is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NeelakantapuramNorth-West1.13 km
KallepalleNorth-East2.00 km
LatchampetaNorth2.39 km
KummapalleWest2.47 km
MusiramSouth2.49 km
NarasampetaNorth-West2.52 km
PindrangiSouth-West3.00 km
Deekshitula AgraharamSouth-West3.25 km
TamarapalleEast3.60 km
DevadaSouth-East3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rega

Rega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallividu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Rega is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Rega is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rega

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rega village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Rega

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rega village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rega

Where is Rega located?

Rega village is located in Lakkavarapukota Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rega?

Rega is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rega?

The pincode of Rega is 535161.

What is the population of Rega?

Rega has a total population of 1,781, including 908 males and 873 females.

How many households are there in Rega?

There are 485 households in Rega.

What is the literacy rate in Rega?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rega is 48.79%. Male literacy is 59.69% and female literacy is 37.46%.